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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Images Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Images Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index i
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...in explosion or fire. ii Keep out of reach of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. After removing or disconnecting the ...warnings, information that should be read before using this equipment. Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of an infant or child. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in...
...in explosion or fire. ii Keep out of reach of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of a fall or other small parts into their entirety before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. After removing or disconnecting the ...warnings, information that should be read before using this equipment. Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of an infant or child. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in...
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...necklaces or hairpins. • The battery is unplugged. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Failure to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use in electric shock. • Do not use could result in the battery case before transporting it. Failure to observe ...on or near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to another or with plenty of the plug should you are using a camera that supports battery charging or by computer function. • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it to observe this ...
...necklaces or hairpins. • The battery is unplugged. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Failure to a Nikon-authorized service representative for use in electric shock. • Do not use could result in the battery case before transporting it. Failure to observe ...on or near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to another or with plenty of the plug should you are using a camera that supports battery charging or by computer function. • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it to observe this ...
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...hospital. For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital when using while in a hospital. Do not operate the flash with... fingers or other objects are not pinched by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the subject. The electromagnetic waves given out by Nikon for the purpose, to observe this device should be played back on an audio CD player could result in burns or fire.
...hospital. For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital when using while in a hospital. Do not operate the flash with... fingers or other objects are not pinched by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the subject. The electromagnetic waves given out by Nikon for the purpose, to observe this device should be played back on an audio CD player could result in burns or fire.
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...About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Main Features of the Operation Controls 8 Common Menu Operations...10 Switching Between Tabs...11 The Shutter-release Button...11 Attaching the Camera Strap ...11 First Steps ...12 Inserting the Battery ...12 ... Date, and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 Removing Memory Cards...20 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Using the Zoom...25 ...
...About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Main Features of the Operation Controls 8 Common Menu Operations...10 Switching Between Tabs...11 The Shutter-release Button...11 Attaching the Camera Strap ...11 First Steps ...12 Inserting the Battery ...12 ... Date, and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 Removing Memory Cards...20 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Using the Zoom...25 ...
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...Balance (Adjusting Hue) ...39 Metering ...41 Continuous ...42 ISO Sensitivity ...43 Color Options...44 AF Area Mode ...45 Autofocus Mode ...48 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously 49 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode 51 Selecting a Scene Mode...51 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector 52 Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features 54 Shooting for a Panorama...62 Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait ...
...Balance (Adjusting Hue) ...39 Metering ...41 Continuous ...42 ISO Sensitivity ...43 Color Options...44 AF Area Mode ...45 Autofocus Mode ...48 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously 49 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode 51 Selecting a Scene Mode...51 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector 52 Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features 54 Shooting for a Panorama...62 Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait ...
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... to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 107 Connecting to a TV...107 Connecting to a Computer...108 Before Connecting the Camera...108 Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer 109 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 113 Connecting to a Printer...114 Connecting the Camera to a Printer...115 Printing Images One at a Time...116 Printing Multiple Images...117 ix
... to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 107 Connecting to a TV...107 Connecting to a Computer...108 Before Connecting the Camera...108 Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer 109 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 113 Connecting to a Printer...114 Connecting the Camera to a Printer...115 Printing Images One at a Time...116 Printing Multiple Images...117 ix
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Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup ...120 Setup Menu...120 Welcome Screen ...122 Date...123 Monitor Settings...126 Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time 128 Vibration Reduction ...129 Motion Detection ....../Format Card ...134 Language...135 Video Mode ...135 Charge by Computer...136 Blink Warning ...137 Reset All ...139 Firmware Version ...141 Caring for the Camera...142 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance 142 Cleaning ...144 Storage ...144 Technical Notes and Index...145 Optional Accessories ...145 Approved Memory Cards ...145 Image/Sound File and...
Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup ...120 Setup Menu...120 Welcome Screen ...122 Date...123 Monitor Settings...126 Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time 128 Vibration Reduction ...129 Motion Detection ....../Format Card ...134 Language...135 Video Mode ...135 Charge by Computer...136 Blink Warning ...137 Reset All ...139 Firmware Version ...141 Caring for the Camera...142 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance 142 Cleaning ...144 Storage ...144 Technical Notes and Index...145 Optional Accessories ...145 Approved Memory Cards ...145 Image/Sound File and...
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..., or viewing. 1 This icon indicates that may differ from monitor display samples so that should be helpful when using the camera. C Internal Memory and Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of buttons or messages displayed on removable memory cards. This manual...setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera's internal memory or on a computer monitor appear in this manual. Read this camera can be stored in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S5100 digital camera. This icon marks notes, C information that should be read...
..., or viewing. 1 This icon indicates that may differ from monitor display samples so that should be helpful when using the camera. C Internal Memory and Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of buttons or messages displayed on removable memory cards. This manual...setting." • The names of menu items displayed in the camera's internal memory or on a computer monitor appear in this manual. Read this camera can be stored in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX S5100 digital camera. This icon marks notes, C information that should be read...
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... normally. Additional information may result from product malfunction. Visit the site below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only...
... normally. Additional information may result from product malfunction. Visit the site below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only...
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... with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of personal image data. Do not use of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by private ...destroying data storage devices. 3 Disposing of empty sky). Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be recovered from being in a foreign country is prohibited.
... with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of personal image data. Do not use of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by private ...destroying data storage devices. 3 Disposing of empty sky). Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be recovered from being in a foreign country is prohibited.
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 3 4 5 67 9 8 Lens cover closed Zoom control 25 f : wide 25 1 g : tele 25 h : thumbnail playback........... 72, 74 i : playback zoom 75 j : help 51 2 Shutter-release button 11, 26 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 17, 133 4 Microphone 91, 101 5 Flash 30 6 Self-timer lamp 32 AF-assist illuminator 131 7 Speaker 92, 106 8 Lens 144, 158 9 Lens cover 4
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 3 4 5 67 9 8 Lens cover closed Zoom control 25 f : wide 25 1 g : tele 25 h : thumbnail playback........... 72, 74 i : playback zoom 75 j : help 51 2 Shutter-release button 11, 26 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 17, 133 4 Microphone 91, 101 5 Flash 30 6 Self-timer lamp 32 AF-assist illuminator 131 7 Speaker 92, 106 8 Lens 144, 158 9 Lens cover 4
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Parts of the Camera 1 23 4 5 Introduction 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Monitor 6, 23 2 Multi selector 9 3 A (shooting mode) button 8, 35 4 b (movie-record) button 8, 101 5 Charge lamp 15, 113 Flash lamp ..., 106 9 Cover latch 12, 20 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 12, 20 15 16 17 18 11 k (apply selection) button 9 12 Eyelet for camera strap 11 13 c (playback) button 8, 28, 77 14 USB/audio/video output connector 14, 107, 109, 115 15 Connector cover........... 14, 107, 109, 115 16...
Parts of the Camera 1 23 4 5 Introduction 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Monitor 6, 23 2 Multi selector 9 3 A (shooting mode) button 8, 35 4 b (movie-record) button 8, 101 5 Charge lamp 15, 113 Flash lamp ..., 106 9 Cover latch 12, 20 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 12, 20 15 16 17 18 11 k (apply selection) button 9 12 Eyelet for camera strap 11 13 c (playback) button 8, 28, 77 14 USB/audio/video output connector 14, 107, 109, 115 15 Connector cover........... 14, 107, 109, 115 16...
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... White balance mode 39 31 Continuous shooting mode 42 32 Self-timer indicator 32 16 Internal memory indicator 23 6 * The icon displayed varies with current camera settings). Shooting 4 5 32 10 2 1 23 6 31 30 7 8 9 10 11 29 24 28 27 26 25 +1.0 1 6 0 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 2.7 999 12 13 14 23 17 ... 123, 147 11 Travel destination icon 123 12 Date imprint 128 13 Movie options 104 14 Image mode 37 (a) Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with the shooting mode.
... White balance mode 39 31 Continuous shooting mode 42 32 Self-timer indicator 32 16 Internal memory indicator 23 6 * The icon displayed varies with current camera settings). Shooting 4 5 32 10 2 1 23 6 31 30 7 8 9 10 11 29 24 28 27 26 25 +1.0 1 6 0 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 2.7 999 12 13 14 23 17 ... 123, 147 11 Travel destination icon 123 12 Date imprint 128 13 Movie options 104 14 Image mode 37 (a) Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with the shooting mode.
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... category in auto sort mode in playback mode is displayed. 2 The icon displayed varies with the setting that was set at the time of the Camera Introduction Playback 17 16 15 1 23 4 15/11/2010 12:00 19 9 9 9 9 . Parts of shooting. 7
... category in auto sort mode in playback mode is displayed. 2 The icon displayed varies with the setting that was set at the time of the Camera Introduction Playback 17 16 15 1 23 4 15/11/2010 12:00 19 9 9 9 9 . Parts of shooting. 7
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... and off : press and hold to magnify (A 75); Main Features of the Operation Controls 1 2 3 Introduction 4 5 6 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Control 10 78 Name Function Power switch Turns the camera on the camera in ; rotate to f (h) to display thumbnail or calendar (A 72, 74) Shooting mode: releases the shutter (A 11, 26) Shutter-release button Playback mode: switches to...
... and off : press and hold to magnify (A 75); Main Features of the Operation Controls 1 2 3 Introduction 4 5 6 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Control 10 78 Name Function Power switch Turns the camera on the camera in ; rotate to f (h) to display thumbnail or calendar (A 72, 74) Shooting mode: releases the shutter (A 11, 26) Shutter-release button Playback mode: switches to...
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... the d button. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose an item, and then press K or the k button. The setting is finished, press the d button. The camera exits the menu display. 10 Exit Autofocus mode Single AF Full-time AF Exit 4 When setting is applied. To change tabs, press J (A 11). Shooting menu...
... the d button. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose an item, and then press K or the k button. The setting is finished, press the d button. The camera exits the menu display. 10 Exit Autofocus mode Single AF Full-time AF Exit 4 When setting is applied. To change tabs, press J (A 11). Shooting menu...
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...exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. When the shutter-release button is displayed The Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. Introduction Main Features of the Operation Controls Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering ... the shutter and take a picture by pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture Attaching the Camera Strap 11 Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this may result in...
...exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. When the shutter-release button is displayed The Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. Introduction Main Features of the Operation Controls Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Image mode White balance Metering ... the shutter and take a picture by pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture Attaching the Camera Strap 11 Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this may result in...
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...inserted in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2). Be sure to push the orange battery latch in the camera cannot be turned on. First Steps First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into the... camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is open, the camera cannot be charged. 12 When the battery is in place. Battery chamber B Inserting the Battery Inserting ...
...inserted in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2). Be sure to push the orange battery latch in the camera cannot be turned on. First Steps First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into the... camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is open, the camera cannot be charged. 12 When the battery is in place. Battery chamber B Inserting the Battery Inserting ...
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... direction indicated by hand (2). • Note that the battery and memory card may become hot during use; Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
... direction indicated by hand (2). • Note that the battery and memory card may become hot during use; Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.